Makabayan Lawmakers Call for Investigation into 2025 Midterm Election Anomalies
Outgoing members of the Makabayan bloc have formally urged the House of Representatives to conduct a thorough investigation into the alleged irregularities that marred the 2025 midterm elections. On Monday, May 26, lawmakers from the bloc filed a resolution pressing for a detailed probe into the reported issues, highlighting the need to protect the integrity of the electoral process.
The resolution, House Resolution No. 2291, was filed by representatives from youth, women’s, and teachers’ party-lists. They emphasized that the 2025 National and Local Midterm Elections were beset by numerous problems, ranging from technical glitches to significant cases of voter disenfranchisement. These claims were supported by reports from various election watchdog groups and pro-people technology advocates.
Reported Issues and Allegations Surrounding the Elections
Among the concerns raised were the controversies linked to Miru Systems, the primary supplier for the automated election machines (ACMs) used in the 2025 polls. Observers noted that overseas Filipino voters were not consistently issued receipts, raising questions about vote verification for those who cast ballots abroad.
The lawmakers also pointed out discrepancies between the audited software version and the actual software deployed on the voting machines. Allegations surfaced about malfunctioning ACMs, paper jams, and instances where ballots were reportedly collected without proper voter confirmation.
Additional Problems Cited for Investigation
Further areas slated for scrutiny include reports of overvoting, excessively long lines at polling stations, vote count mismatches, and possible duplication of votes. The resolution also called attention to allegations of red-tagging linked to the election process, underscoring concerns about political intimidation and harassment.
The Makabayan bloc stressed that these issues undermine the democratic rights of millions of Filipino voters and called for accountability from all individuals or agencies found responsible.
Calls for Accountability and Electoral Reforms
The representatives expressed their firm belief that a thorough investigation is essential to uphold voters’ trust and safeguard the democratic process. They stated, “Kabataan Party-list believes that an investigation should be pursued, and that all persons or agencies that are proven to be complicit must be held accountable for disenfranchising and invalidating the votes and democratic aspirations of millions of Filipino voters.”
This initiative reflects a broader demand for transparency and reforms to prevent similar issues in future elections. Community leaders and election observers alike have echoed the call for deeper examination of the 2025 midterm election anomalies to strengthen electoral credibility.
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